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Manchester City has started talks with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea wants at least £120 million for the 25-year-old player, and both clubs are negotiating a fee.
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Manchester City and Chelsea are in discussions about transferring Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea values Fernandez at a minimum of £120 million.
Fernandez scored 10 Premier League goals last season for Chelsea.
Fernandez previously worked with Manchester City’s manager, Enzo Maresca, at Chelsea.
Fernandez is open to moving to Manchester City.
The clubs are negotiating the price, and an agreement could lead to a quick deal.
Personal terms with the player are expected to be agreed on without problems.
Chelsea knew about Manchester City’s interest before formal talks began.
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The Dallas Cowboys have released quarterback Joe Milton III and chosen Sam Howell as the backup for Dak Prescott. Milton had a strong preseason but was let go to make room for another player on the active roster.
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Joe Milton III was the backup quarterback for Dak Prescott in 2025.
Milton completed 29 of 43 passes for 378 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason.
The Cowboys initially kept Milton on their 53-man roster before releasing him.
Sam Howell is now the Cowboys’ backup quarterback.
The team needed to free a roster spot after claiming running back Emari Demercado off waivers.
Milton might stay on the Cowboys’ practice squad if he clears waivers.
Milton played four games last season, throwing for 183 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
Milton played college football for Michigan and Tennessee, throwing 37 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
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Arsenal won a close match against Aston Villa thanks to a goal by Bukayo Saka in the second half. Both teams showed strong efforts, but Arsenal managed to keep a clean sheet and secure the three points.
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Bukayo Saka scored the only goal in the match, giving Arsenal the lead and the win.
Aston Villa's goalkeeper, Zion Suzuki, made his debut but could not stop the goal.
Villa's key players included Matty Cash, Pau Torres, and Boubacar Kamara, who tried to frustrate Arsenal’s attack.
Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya helped keep a clean sheet by preventing any goals.
Riccardo Calafiori provided the assist for Saka’s goal.
Arsenal’s Declan Rice played well in midfield, making important interceptions.
Villa’s £65 million signing Nicolas Jackson showed promise but did not score.
Substitute Eberechi Eze contributed significantly after coming on at halftime.
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The New York Giants released wide receiver Jalin Hyatt but signed him back to their practice squad one day later. Hyatt, drafted in 2023, has shown some potential but has not yet become a regular player for the team.
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The Giants released Jalin Hyatt but re-signed him to the practice squad after he cleared waivers.
Hyatt won the Fred Biletnikoff Award in college for being the best receiver in 2022.
He was drafted in the third round by the Giants in 2023.
As a rookie, Hyatt caught 23 passes for 373 yards.
Over two NFL seasons, he gained 97 yards in 24 games and was inactive for most of the last season's final games.
The Giants recently drafted another receiver, Malachi Fields, just one pick after Hyatt in 2024.
The team also signed Darnell Mooney and brought back Odell Beckham Jr.
Other receiver moves include releasing Braxton Berrios and Isaiah Hodgins but signing Berrios to the practice squad.
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Lionel Messi, a famous football player from Argentina, has decided to stop playing for his country's national team. He posted a letter on Instagram to explain that it was a hard decision for him.
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Lionel Messi is a well-known football player from Argentina.
He has retired from playing international football.
Messi shared his retirement decision through a letter on Instagram.
He said the choice was very difficult.
The news report comes from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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The Tennessee Titans released quarterback Will Levis, choosing to keep starter Cam Ward and backup Mitchell Trubisky instead. After being cut, no NFL team claimed Levis on waivers, even though he showed decent stats in his two seasons as a starter.
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The Titans released QB Will Levis, who had a shoulder injury in 2025 and missed the 2026 season.
The team plans to use Cam Ward as the starter and Mitchell Trubisky as the backup quarterback.
Will Levis was considered a potential trade option but was ultimately cut to save about $750,000 in salary cap space.
No NFL team claimed Levis on waivers after his release.
Levis played 21 games as a starter with 3,899 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, and an 82.7 passer rating.
Despite a decent preseason performance, Trubisky was chosen for the backup role due to his experience.
It is likely Levis will join a practice squad soon.
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The Tennessee Volunteers football team will honor Dolly Parton, who recently passed away, by wearing a special helmet sticker this season. The sticker celebrates her life and contributions as a native of East Tennessee and a well-known singer and philanthropist.
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Dolly Parton died on August 25 after a short battle with cancer at age 80.
She was from Sevierville, Tennessee, about 30 miles from the University of Tennessee.
Tennessee Volunteers coach Josh Heupel announced the team will wear a helmet sticker to honor her.
The sticker is orange, with a butterfly similar to the Dollywood logo and “Dolly” written in white.
Parton was proud of her East Tennessee roots and helped her community through charity work like the Imagination Library.
The team ranks No. 20 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll.
Tennessee’s first game of the season is against Furman on Saturday.
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ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky said that if Matthew Stafford wins another Super Bowl, he could be considered one of the top five quarterbacks in NFL history. Stafford has recently played very well and is close to some all-time passing records.
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Matthew Stafford had an MVP season recently.
The Los Angeles Rams signed Aaron Donald out of retirement to strengthen their team.
Dan Orlovsky believes Donald's return could help Stafford win another championship.
Stafford ranks sixth in all-time passing yards with 64,516 yards.
He is three touchdown passes away from sixth place in all-time touchdown passes.
Stafford spent 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions before joining the Rams.
Winning another Super Bowl would likely confirm Stafford as a Hall of Fame quarterback.
Stafford is compared with famous quarterbacks like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Patrick Mahomes.
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The Tennessee Volunteers football team will honor singer Dolly Parton by wearing a special helmet sticker during the 2026 season. The sticker pays tribute to Parton, a Tennessee native who recently passed away at age 80.
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Dolly Parton was a famous singer from Sevierville, Tennessee, near the University of Tennessee.
She died last week at the age of 80 from cancer.
The Volunteers’ coach, Josh Heupel, announced the team will wear a helmet sticker to honor her.
The sticker is orange and features a butterfly similar to the Dollywood theme park logo, with “Dolly” written in the center.
Parton was known for giving back to her community, including through her Imagination Library charity that provides free books to children.
She had a close connection to the university, having performed there and led the crowd in the song “Rocky Top.”
The Tennessee Volunteers open their season against Furman on Saturday.
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Jerry Stovall, a former LSU football player and head coach, died at age 85. He was known for his outstanding college football career, time in the NFL, and coaching LSU in the early 1980s.
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Jerry Stovall was born on April 30, 1941, in West Monroe, Louisiana.
He played multiple football positions at LSU from 1960 to 1962.
Stovall was a unanimous All-American and runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1962.
He played nine seasons in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals, primarily as a defensive back.
Stovall was named to three Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro honors during his NFL career.
He became LSU head coach in 1980 and coached for four seasons with a record of 22 wins, 21 losses, and 2 ties.
His best coaching season was 1982 when LSU went 8-3-1 and played in the Orange Bowl.
Stovall was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 and College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
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The Boston Red Sox have placed All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring strain. Mickey Gasper from Triple-A has been called up to replace him as the starting first baseman while the team prepares for the upcoming postseason.
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Willson Contreras suffered a hamstring strain and was put on the 10-day injured list.
Contreras’ injury worsened during a 16-1 loss to the rival team.
Contreras has been Boston’s starting first baseman since joining from the St. Louis Cardinals.
This season, Contreras achieved career highs with a .900 OPS, 26 home runs, and 79 RBIs.
Mickey Gasper, who mainly plays catcher, will replace Contreras as the first baseman.
Utility players Nick Sogard and Andruw Monasterio can also play first base if needed.
The Red Sox lead the second Wild Card spot by five games and are expected to reach the postseason.
The team’s next game without Contreras is against the Seattle Mariners.
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NASCAR’s playoff Chase has started with 16 drivers competing in 10 races to win the championship. Denny Hamlin, the regular-season champion, leads by 25 points over Ryan Blaney as they head into the first race at Darlington Raceway.
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NASCAR’s playoff field includes 16 drivers competing over 10 races for the championship.
The points standings were reset, with Denny Hamlin leading by 25 points over Ryan Blaney.
The first playoff race will take place at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.
NASCAR changed the playoff format this year, removing knockout rounds and returning to a 10-race cumulative points system.
Denny Hamlin won four races during the regular season and led the most laps overall.
Ryan Blaney has won at least three races in each of the last four years and was the 2023 champion.
Tyler Reddick has five wins this season, mostly early in the year, and recently improved with two top-10 finishes.
Kyle Larson is the defending champion but has not won in 50 races, making him a less likely favorite this season.
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LSU’s football team, ranked 11th, is preparing for their season opener against Clemson while practicing with former NFL players like tight end Dae’Quan Wright. There is uncertainty about whether these players can compete due to a new Southeastern Conference (SEC) rule banning pro players from returning to college football, which a judge has temporarily blocked.
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Former NFL tight end Dae’Quan Wright practiced with LSU under new head coach Lane Kiffin.
LSU also had defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and defensive back Blake Cotton, who spent time with NFL teams this offseason.
The SEC recently passed a rule stopping pro players from returning to college football but a Texas judge put that rule on hold.
Coach Lane Kiffin supports adding experienced players to help the team regardless of outside criticism.
LSU players agreed they want former professionals on the team if it helps them win.
NCAA requires a seven-day waiting period before players like Wright can play after joining the team.
Other former LSU players involved in legal cases with the NCAA may or may not return to play.
About 400 athletes have sued the NCAA over eligibility and related rules.
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British tennis player Harriet Dart won a match at the US Open for the first time in 19 months, beating Peyton Stearns to reach the second round. Dart made a strong comeback after losing the first set and praised the support from her family and coach Marion Bartoli.
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Harriet Dart won a US Open singles match for the first time since the 2025 Australian Open.
She beat American Peyton Stearns 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round.
Dart came back from being a set and a break behind in the match.
Her family, including parents and cousins, were present to support her in New York.
Marion Bartoli, 2013 Wimbledon champion, has been coaching Dart since January.
Dart is ranked world number 131, while Stearns is ranked more than 75 places higher.
Dart will play against 25th seed Marie Bouzkova in the next round.
Dart described New York as her "home away from home" because of her family and the supportive atmosphere.
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Bill Belichick led the University of North Carolina football team to a 15-10 win over TCU in their season opener. ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum admitted he was wrong to doubt Belichick after the victory and now sees potential for the team to reach a bowl game this season.
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Bill Belichick is in his second season as head coach at North Carolina.
North Carolina won their first game of the season 15-10 against TCU.
Last week, Paul Finebaum criticized Belichick, calling him a "grouch" and "bully," and doubted his success in college coaching.
Finebaum changed his opinion after the win and said Belichick "still has it."
Belichick’s first season at UNC ended with a 4-8 record.
The football program is dealing with off-field issues, including an investigation involving general manager Michael Lombardi.
Finebaum believes UNC can now reach a bowl game this year, which means winning enough games to qualify for a postseason game.
UNC’s upcoming games include hosting East Tennessee State and playing Clemson on the road.
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Boston Red Sox radio commentator Will Flemming criticized New York Yankees player Jazz Chisholm Jr. during a game, calling him a "bush league player" and saying he "plays the game the wrong way." Flemming later apologized after receiving negative reactions and threats for his comments.
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Will Flemming made critical comments about Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. during a live broadcast.
Flemming said Chisholm "plays the game the wrong way" and suggested a Red Sox pitcher should "fight" him.
The Yankees scored 9 runs in the eighth inning and won the game 16-1 against the Red Sox.
Chisholm had a strong game, with 2 hits in 3 at-bats, 2 walks, and 3 runs scored.
Flemming received backlash and threats after his remarks went viral on social media.
Flemming apologized publicly, saying he let emotions affect his words and did not intend disrespect.
The Yankees and Red Sox are current rivals competing for Wild Card spots in the postseason.
The teams are likely to meet in the playoffs again this year.
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Manchester City has agreed to buy winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for a deal worth up to £65 million. Tottenham Hotspur’s earlier plan to sign Ndiaye fell through because they could not agree terms with Everton on a related transfer involving Richarlison.
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Manchester City will pay Everton a guaranteed £60 million plus up to £5 million in add-ons for Iliman Ndiaye.
Tottenham had agreed with Everton for Ndiaye to join Spurs, with Richarlison moving to Everton in a separate deal.
Richarlison and Everton could not agree on personal contract terms, blocking Tottenham’s move for Ndiaye.
Richarlison posted on Instagram expressing his frustration about others deciding his future and said he will remain at Tottenham for now.
Tottenham is now negotiating a loan deal for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk for the season.
Manchester City’s interest in Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, valued at £80 million, seems likely to end as Liverpool wants to keep Gakpo without a replacement signed.
Liverpool recently bought Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for up to £123 million and wants another attacking player if Gakpo leaves.
Liverpool’s attempts to sign Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr have stalled due to high prices.
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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national soccer team after a long international career that started in 2005. He made this decision following Argentina’s loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and the recent death of his father, Jorge Messi.
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Messi began playing for Argentina's national team in 2005 and is the country's top scorer with 125 goals in 207 games.
He announced his retirement in a handwritten note on Instagram.
Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Messi cited exhaustion and the death of his father as reasons for retiring from international play.
Messi will continue his club career with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.
Jorge Messi, Lionel’s father, was his longtime manager and agent, passing away at age 68 after a long illness.
Jorge played a key role in supporting Messi’s early career, including helping secure treatment for a growth hormone deficiency and facilitating his move to Barcelona.
Messi’s club career includes 17 seasons at Barcelona, two years at Paris Saint-Germain, and ongoing play at Inter Miami, winning multiple titles and individual awards.
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The Minnesota Vikings have kept four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster for the new NFL season: Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer. Kyler Murray will start the first game against the Green Bay Packers on September 13, but the team’s decision to keep so many quarterbacks is unusual and creates uncertainty about their future plans.
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The Vikings' final roster includes four quarterbacks, which is rare in the NFL.
Kyler Murray was chosen as the starting quarterback.
Other quarterbacks on the roster are J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer.
The Vikings’ first game of the season is on September 13 against the Green Bay Packers.
Keeping four quarterbacks means the team has many options but also potential challenges in managing playing time.
The decision has drawn attention because most teams choose fewer quarterbacks to keep their roster balanced.
The Vikings’ quarterback situation may change as the season progresses.
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Several college football teams face very challenging schedules in the 2026 season, including Texas, Ohio State, Arkansas, Michigan, and USC. These teams will play many games against highly ranked opponents, making their path to the national championship difficult.
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Indiana won the national championship in 2025 with an undefeated record but has a tougher schedule in 2026.
Texas is ranked among the top three toughest schedules nationally and will face several top-ranked teams at home and away.
Michigan plays multiple ranked teams, including a rivalry game against Ohio State late in the season.
Arkansas faces a very tough schedule, including games against Georgia, Texas A&M, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, and LSU.
USC has a less challenging nonconference schedule but faces tough opponents in the Big Ten conference.
ESPN ranks Arkansas as having the toughest schedule this season.
These difficult schedules could significantly affect which teams reach the College Football Playoff.
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